............"My lord, if you want to help Ms. Bella, then I would suggest asking Phia Lumara. From what I've seen, this girl has a very bright future in the fashion field, so partnering up with the Lumara family might give her the chance to finally showcase her talent in the bigger world!" Astrid whispered her suggestion, noticing his troubled look."Oh, good idea!" Aarav's eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing Astrid's suggestion, and he nodded in agreement."Brother, can you drop me off here? I still have things to do in my office," Bella called out, bringing the car to a stop as she decided to disembark.After the heavy lunch, Aarav decided to drop her off.So, Astrid, Aarav, and Bella left the Ocean's Flame Grill & BBQ shop."Oh, alright. Hey, Bella! Take this," Aarav rummaged in his pocket and retrieved a piece of paper, quickly jotting down his address. "When you have time, come to my home. I have a friend who might be able to help, and please don't hesitate about it. Okay
............In the quiet street, where only one or two people were passing by, Aarav heard distinctive footsteps following him from behind."Yup, my guess was right," Aarav muttered under his breath as he pretended to look around for people around him before standing in position as if he was about to take a leak."Baammmn...!" Suddenly, he felt a large hand gripping chopping his neck."Motherfu....!" Aarav half curse hung in air as he stumbled backward, his body half-falling into the bushes.The man who had neck-chopped him saw that their target was down, and he addressed the others in a low tone."Hurry up, put him under the cover and lift him into the van, quick... quick...!" Two men sprang into action, swiftly covering Aarav's body with a large cloth before pretending to take out the trash from the area, their movements quick and efficient.Another two men stood guard, scanning the surroundings for any witnesses, their eyes darting back and forth in vigilance.A black van suddenl
............A few moments later,"Ahhhh...Argh...!"The room echoed with the pained cries of the thugs, their bodies scattered across the floor, each one writhing in agony."Now then, are you going to talk peacefully or do I need to beat some more sense into your thick skull!" Aarav's voice was calm yet laced with an underlying threat as he remained seated in the chair. Meanwhile, Brother Joe lay sprawled beneath him, his face swollen and his clothes torn, blood trickling from his hands and legs."Ahhh...plea...please...n..no..no...more!" Brother Joe's pleas were desperate, his grip on Aarav's leg tight as he begged for mercy. Tears streaked down his swollen face, and snot threatened to drip onto Aarav's legs before he forcefully kicked him away."Ahhh...!" Brother Joe cried out as he stumbled backward, pain shooting through his injured body."Tell me, who was the one that instigated you all!" Aarav's tone remained steady, but his eyes burned with a chilling intensity that made Br
............"Huh, Aeliana Chauhan... Do I know this person?" Aarav furrowed his brows, trying to recall if he had heard the name before, but his memory failed him."No, I don't think so," Astrid shook her head, her uncertainty evident, as she hadn't been with her Lord long enough to know everyone he did."Alright, let's leave too. The cops seem to have taken all the thugs," Aarav shrugged, casting a final glance out the window before motioning for Astrid to leave the scene with him.At the same time in the Blackthorn Family, "What's happening? Why can't I get through to them... what on earth are they up to, damn it..." Lorei paced her bedroom, frustration boiling inside her as she tried and failed to reach her men. She needed to know what had happened with the task she'd given them. The thought of hearing the miserable cries of the man who dared to humiliate her in public gnawed at her."Fucking useless shits! Why can't I reach them? What the hell are they doing?" she muttered ang
............"Don't worry, Our Lord will understand and surely agree with us. Alright, let's finish here; I can smell the sweet aroma coming from the kitchen!" Phia joined in the embrace, wrapping her arms around both Aria and Astrid.As she spoke in a gentle tone, Phia caught the scent of food wafting from the kitchen, urging the two to finish their bath."Hey, dinner is ready," Aarav called out, as he came out from the kitchen carrying the delicious meal as he carefully arranged the plates on the table."Yes, we're coming right away!" Phia's voice chimed in eagerly, followed by the sound of quick footsteps as the three of them hurried down from Aria's bedroom, excitement evident in their movements.Before they settled into their chairs, Astrid paused to inhale deeply, closing her eyes for a moment as she savored the tantalizing aroma drifting from the dishes."Sniff...Sniff, how wonderful. I can never have enough of this heavenly aroma!" She couldn't help but express her delight wi
............"Hey, it's alright, it wasn't a big deal. I can treat it without any trouble," Aarav reassured Phia, his voice steady and comforting, calming her nerves."Ohh, as expected of our Lord!" Phia's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at him, a sense of relief washing over her.Eina resumed cleaning, her movements more relaxed now that she knew their Lord could handle the situation with ease."Right, you said that the Devouring Plague didn't belong to this continent. Then where did it come from? What is the origin of such a creature?" Aarav's curiosity was evident as he sought answers."Hmmm, it's from the Wildlands of the Sylvanus continent," Astrid said, revealing the place of origin for the Devouring Plague."Huh, from that Wildland Continent? But how did this cheap copy get into our city?" Aarav's brows furrowed in confusion, his mind grappling with the mystery of its arrival.As he pondered, he knew, there had been no interaction between the two continents for dec
............"Kekeke...! We have all night to experiment with our new subjects!" The first hooded figure joined in with a sinister laugh, his voice dripping with anticipation as they embraced their twisted plans."Once we're done with this village, we can move on to the next one. Those idiots from the Crystal Healing Organization will be busy dealing with this chaos for a while, Bwahahaha!" The second figure chuckled loudly, his words echoing eerily in the quiet night."You do realize that our actions tonight will be seen as declaring war on the Realm of Elandor, and those fools from the Crystal Healing Organization will be after us," the first figure reminded, cautious of the inevitable repercussions of their deeds."What, are you getting cold feet because of those weak-ass healers?" the second figure sneered, provoking his companion."Hell no! Why would I be scared of those useless idiots? I just want to make sure you understand what we're getting into, and more importantly, I want
............"Gahhhh...!""You little troublemaker, where did you learn to tease your Brother-in-law like that?" Aarav playfully chided Bella, lightly tapping her head, which made her tear up and crouch down, holding her head with an angry expression."Pttttt...hahaha!" Phia and Astrid couldn't help but laugh at Bella's teasing and Aarav's reaction.Bella, feeling a mix of amusement and embarrassment, looked up at Aarav with mock indignation before joining in the laughter."My stomach...haha...you got me there, Sister!" Phia managed to say between laughs, holding her stomach as she took deep breaths to calm down. She extended her hand to help Bella stand up."Ahhh, yes. Nice to meet you, Big Sister!" Bella nodded, wiping away her tears as she shook Phia's hand."She's Phia Lumara and Phia, this is my Sister-in-law, Bella Rossi!" Aarav introduced them, gesturing between the two."Hello, Sister Bella, can I call you that?" Astrid also extended her hand with a friendly smile."And she i
............Emilia's thunderous encouragement made her men roar and hold their shields high before a large dome-shaped barrier was released by all the defenders standing on the city outskirts.As the enemy surged forward with deafening roars, the defenders braced themselves.The first clash of the enemy landed on the barrier spread out like a blanket over them and the city, keeping them safe from the initial onslaught. The healers stood behind, weaving their spells with practiced precision, ready to assist if the enemy breached the barrier and clashed with the defenders.Amid the chaos, Emilia’s gaze remained steady. "I won't let you pass and destroy my homeland, where I worked hard to create a peaceful and loving family.".....Back in The The Realm of Elandor,Capital City, Eldoria,"My Lord, the heir of the Goddess Astraia has arrived and is expecting your presence. She seems distressed!" Cardinal Gabriel announced as he entered the vast library where Aarav was deeply engrossed i
............"What... do you know them? Who are they?" Emilia asked in a serious tone, hearing that Aria was familiar with the attackers."Yes... these are the same people who attacked Elandor's domain a while back. And I am pretty sure you can guess whose forces these are," Aria said with a contemplative look before she gave a glance at Emilia, who seemed to understand what Aria was trying to point out."I know... looks like we can’t overlook it any longer. Lady Aria, may I request you to get reinforcements, as I am not sure about the extent of the destruction these forces can cause in our land?" Emilia nodded, her face turning even graver before she bowed towards Aria and made her request."Please, you don't have to request it from me. I will help you either way, as it's also a threat to our land. While I go and gather reinforcements, can you hold on for a while?" Aria asked, stopping Emilia from bowing to her as she smiled in determination and agreed immediately."Yes, we will hol
............"You will be even more amazed, Lady Emilia, if you meet Lord Veridian in person. He is an amazing Divine Heir of God Elandor, from how he conducts himself to the way he carries the light with him," Aria said with respect in her tone, showing how great an impression Aarav Veridian had left on her."Now I am even more eager to meet Lord Veridian. Let's hope he is as great as your words describe him to be," Emilia said with a slight smile, raising the corner of her mouth as she met Aria's eyes, who returned her gaze with a confident stare.After that, Aria and Emilia talked about their plans—how they were going to weather the upcoming storm.The discussion went on for hours before they decided to walk out of the temple."By the way, Lady Emilia, if you are busy and have something important to attend to, then you don't have to personally accompany me," Aria said as she walked alongside Emilia, who had decided to show her around their capital city, Phelia."No way, Lady Aria.
............“LORD HEIR!” The crowd cheered again, even louder this time. Aarav raised his hand, gesturing for silence.“Alright, alright,” he said with a smile. “I get your enthusiasm. But we don’t just need high spirits—we need unity. We need all of you to step forward together, to face this reality as one and bring about a bright future.”His voice was filled with fervor, carrying a weight that seemed to stir the very air around them. The believers of Elandor below shook with goosebumps, feeling the power in Aarav’s words, which were infused with a subtle trace of Divine Energy.Aarav had intended to boost their morale—and it worked far better than he had expected. The crowd stood straighter, their faith and the fire burning brighter than ever.Aarav looked at the crowd one last time before waving to them. He stepped down from the podium and returned to discuss their next steps with the Pope and Cardinals.He wasn’t the only one making preparations. As Aria had promised him, she a
............A sudden, overwhelming pressure exploded from the throne, sending him hurtling through the air and crashing into one of the tree’s thick branches outside the temple."Cough, cough...!!" The High Prophet spat blood but slowly made his way back into the temple. Kneeling once again, he showed no anger or frustration at being injured—only trembling fear in the face of the figure’s fury on the throne.Sylas’s eyes, glowing with an unnatural light, cut through the darkness as he sat motionless on the throne, his presence suffocating. The High Prophet of Pestilence didn’t dare lift his head. The air around them was thick with the stench of rot and corruption, heavy with a crushing pressure.“Elandor’s Heir... and the Heir of Astraia,” Sylas muttered, his voice filled with disdain. “How dare she interfere in my plans?”His words echoed, each one pressing down harder on the High Prophet. Silence followed, broken only by the distant howling wind outside the temple. The elder remai
............“Thank you,” Aria replied, her movements graceful as she took a seat across from him. Between them stood a small circular table, with a basket of snacks and fruit placed in the center, adding a touch of warmth to the room’s otherwise solemn atmosphere."Mr. Aarav, what are your plans regarding the cultists? I’m certain they won’t stop invading this continent and causing chaos," Aria asked, sitting back in a relaxed position, her eyes steady on him.Aarav sighed, his tone dim and unconfident. "What can I do alone? Even with the Crystal Healing Organization backing me, I’m not confident in facing those lunatic cultists." He spoke with a heaviness, aware of the overwhelming power he had witnessed in their last battle.He knew his own limitations. The devastation left by the cultists was a harsh reminder. Even Pope Aurelius, with all his influence, wouldn’t be enough to turn the tide. Aarav understood that unless he reached the fourth stage, the *Virtuoso of Vitality*, he wo
............"Ah... thank you! And how should I address you?" Aarav quickly snapped out of his daze, expressing his gratitude before asking with a respectful tone."Aria... Heir to the Goddess of Stars, Astraia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Heir..." Aria smiled, her face radiant like a flower blooming under the soft glow of moonlight. The sight made Aarav's heart race uncontrollably."Aarav... it's just Aarav, Miss Aria. Please, don't be so formal; it makes me feel uncomfortable." He interrupted her before she could speak too respectfully again, gently requesting that she call him by his name instead.Aarav didn’t want to come off like some spoiled young master, or as if they were stuck in some ancient civilization that hadn’t learned how to speak casually about simple things."Oh... alright, Mr. Aarav." Aria seemed a little surprised but then covered her mouth and chuckled. "Fufu...You don’t seem to like the ancient etiquette, do you?"Her soft laughter filled the air, the warm
............"Enough of this!" One of the cultists yelled, raising his hand into the air. A dark aura began swirling around him, corrupting the very energy in the atmosphere. The others followed, channeling the same malevolent force, preparing for a combined attack.Aarav could feel the shift—their power was immense. He flinched, sensing the ominous energy closing in around him."You think that’ll be enough to get rid of me?" Aarav’s voice cut through the tension. "You’ve forgotten who you're dealing with."As the dark energy swirled and gathered, Aarav took a deep breath and raised his weapon high. The blade gleamed with a blinding light, and the ground trembled under his feet as his divine power flared to life."Let me show you what true divine power looks like," Aarav declared, his voice steady. With one decisive motion, he shattered the one-use divine tool he carried, instantly replenishing the lost energy within him.And then, with explosive force, he unleashed it."Craaack... B
............"Clanngg....Boomnn...!!""Swiish....Bammn...!!""Ahh... Cough... Cough...!" Aarav took another relentless hit, sliding back a few steps before losing his balance and dropping to one knee, blood dripping from his mouth."Hahaha... Elandor's Heir, already broken? I was hoping to play with you some more!" The bald cultist cackled, his words dripping with contempt.Aarav wiped the blood from his lips, smirking. "Feeling smug, huh? It’s just a scratch, nothing worth mentioning." He rose to his feet, his body glowing as the injury healed instantly, as though it never existed.The cultist's eyes widened, then his expression twisted with anger. "Damn it! I forgot Elandor is the God of Healing and Medicine!" Realizing his mistake, fury replaced his shock, and he lunged at Aarav in a blind rage, furious at being humiliated.Aarav's smile turned cold. "Heh, let me show you what else I can do," he muttered under his breath."Swishhh... Whoosh...!!"The cultist attacked wildly, but A